New York · TIMES SQUARE TOURS
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Times Square is free to stand in and easy to waste an evening on. Here are the best Times Square tours and experiences ranked: the behind-the-billboards walks, the Broadway pre-shows, and the rooftops that get you above the crush, each one priced and reviewed.
NYC in a Day hits Lady Liberty by ferry, Grand Central, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street, Times Square, and One World Observatory with small-group value for $89.
“Jim was a fantastic tour guide and really gave us an immersive tour into NYC. Lots of great points of interest!”
A 2-hour walking tour of Broadway and Times Square led by a theater professional, with theater stories, famous names, and great pre-show context.
“Our tour guide was great! He shared a lot of interesting stories. We thought he was very funny and knowledgeable.”
Upload a photo or video and watch it appear on a Times Square billboard for 15 seconds every hour for 24 hours.
“Amazing experience for my daughter’s 16th birthday. She was so delighted to see herself on the Times Square billboard!”
90-minute Hard Rock Cafe Times Square meal with 2- or 3-course menus, classic American favorites, memorabilia, and Rock Shop perks from $42.
“The meal was very nice and the staff super polite. I would definitely recommend to bring printed voucher because they seem not to know very well what’s the activity itself. Also the gift with purchase is a simple bag, which is a bit disappointing. Overall the food was amazing and if you think at the prices in the restaurant was considering all worthy.”
Hard Rock Cafe New York Times Square prix-fixe meal with included drink and rock memorabilia, plus a paper ticket. About 2 hours.
“We purchased the 2 course acoustic menu. When you arrive, you don't really have much of a choice...it's basically a burger or chicken burger with chips and a cold brownie (no choice for dessert). Burger was tasty, hence the 4 star rating if this is what you want. Not really sure if there is value in this deal as the burgers are $18 dollars anyway. Felt a bit rushed, the moment our burgers were finished, brownies arrived....(without us being asked)”
A fast, guide-led NYC highlights day with Times Square, St. Patrick’s, Grand Central, subway rides, Staten Island Ferry views, and 9/11.
“We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Cale was absolutely amazing. He was friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgable. I had visited NY many times before but never done a tour and this was an incredible way to not only explore the city and landmarks but also to understand the history. I had been to quite a few of the places on the tour, but didn't know the background or why certain areas were famous –– from the revolutionary war stories/locations, to the development of Times Square, and walking through the financial district I learned so much. Also, I loved that this tour was walking plus public transport; it really…”
A 6–7 hour NYC highlights day with a local guide: Midtown icons, subway practice, ferry views of Lady Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and an optional One World Observatory upgrade.
“We had an amazing guide Cale who was sooo knowledgeable and helpful we couldn’t have asked for more. Hit the main sights, we really loved the day! Thanks Cale :)”
A 2-hour small-group Broadway walk from Times Square to a working Hell’s Kitchen rehearsal studio, with theater-history storytelling.
“The guide was great. She answered all our questions”
Actor-led Broadway and Times Square tour with show tips, legends, and spooky theater stories in 105 minutes. $39.
“Our guide - Greg - was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. His stories about the theatres and the Broadway community were great.”
Walk Times Square, taste your way through Hell’s Kitchen, then reset in Central Park. Small-group food tour with lunch and water.
“Great tour, especially for starting off. Tour guide was awesome (Claire). Food, sightseeing what else could you want.”
Taste breakfast donuts on a 2-hour walk from Carnegie Hall to Rockefeller Center, with local stories around Times Square.
“3 varieties of donuts. Great tour of Rockefeller Plaza. Guide was very good with our twelve year old grandson.”
A lively Times Square stand-up show with multiple comedians at Broadway Comedy Club. $25 entry, plus a two-drink minimum.
“The club was shabby and dirty with only 2 toilets shared by men and women we arrived early and it was obvious that the toilets had not been cleaned they were filthy. I knew from my ticket conditions there was a two drink minimum purchase for drinks however I was not aware of the rip of prices and the18% gratuity charge. I told the waiter I did not want a drink because the cheapest drink was a small bottle of water for 7.28 dollars he was offhand and rude and told me to leave and talk to the manger. I was so upset I left before the show even started.”
Small-group Midtown tour with a private guide covering Grand Central, NYPL, Bryant Park, Fifth Ave, Rockefeller Center, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
“Our guide, Gabi, was kind and knowledgeable. She provided a great tour! I would recommend this tour.”
Share your photo or video on a Times Square billboard above Pele for 15 seconds every hour for 24 hours. Personalize with text or a frame.
“Initially, the instructions were quite confusing because I wasn’t sure if I needed to reserve a time or when it would actually be playing. But once you do pay for it, they send you an email confirming and what minute of the hour each hour it shows my friend was super surprised and loved it to where we had to stick around for a couple hours so she could see it at least a couple times”
Get a private professional photoshoot at Times Square with expert posing help and edited digital photos delivered in 48 hours.
“Moselle was amazing she made me feel so welcome and relaxed to the Big Apple. I was nervous about taking photos in the middle of Time Square with so many people but Moselle really knew what she was doing and where the great spots were to capture amazing photos. Thank You Moselle 😃 100% amazing and worth every cent I highly recommend Moselle!!!”
